Freedom Lifestyle

Hosting on Airbnb: My Horror Stories & Pro Tips ($80k + 5 Star Rating)

• Sam Laliberte • Season 6 • Episode 91

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I've made $80,000 hosting on Airbnb and have a perfect 5 star rating

If the idea of random people hanging out in your home gives you the creeps, no worries—I've been there, done that, and made close to six-figures along the way. Learn to leverage rental arbitrage and strike the balance between profit margins and personal boundaries.
 
BONUS: the worst things guests have done during their stay in my personal home.  

In this solo episode, I tackle:

  • How to feel less awkward about strangers sleeping in your bed
  • What it takes to maintain a five star rating on Airbnb
  • How I manage guest turnover when I'm living in a different country
  • Where I store my personal items when hosting Airbnb guests
  • A list of essential items to stockpile
  • How profitable hosting on Airbnb is (my exact numbers)

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About the show:

Sam Laliberte -  entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast to expose people to the many ways you can design your dream life and unlock your own version of the freedom lifestyle. Her guests have empowered themselves through flexible work as a way to “have it all” - financial, location AND schedule freedom.

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